Backups to see plenty of action in season finale

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The Rockets will likely give the bulk of their regulars a night off in the regular-season finale against the Pelicans on Wednesday.

They will officially sign forward Josh Powell to the roster spot vacated when they waived Greg Smith last week and Dexter Pittman on Monday. Powell will be eligible for the postseason roster.

They also recalled rookies Isaiah Canaan and Robert Covington from their NBA Development League affiliate on Tuesday. Troy Daniels had remained with the Rockets for Monday’s game and will also likely receive extensive playing time in the last regular-season game.

Monday’s game did allow the Rockets to have their preferred starting lineup on the court for the first time since March 27, and they moved to 23-11 with that fivesome of Dwight Howard, Terrence Jones, Chandler Parsons, James Harden and Pat Beverley

“It was good for our starting five to be back on the floor at the same time,” Parsons said. “It was good to get that rhythm back and for all of us to be on the floor at the same time before we go to the playoffs.

“(The season finale) will give the other guys a chance to play. They’ve been a critical part of our team as much as anybody, and we’re going to need them in the playoffs.”